Located in Southall, Clifton Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Clifton Primary School currently has around 425 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.5% boys and 52.5% girls. Around 34.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a indian background (57.6%). pakistani pupils make up about 12.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Clifton Road, Southall, UB2 5QP
Website: http://www.cliftonprimaryschool.com
Telephone: 02085745712
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Ealing
Headteacher / Principal: Headteacher Mrs Lori Greenglass
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101893

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 472
Number of Pupils: 425
Number of Boys: 202
Number of Girls: 223

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian57.60%245
Pakistani12.70%54
Other (any other ethnic group)9.90%42
African9.40%40
Other Asian3.10%13
Bangladeshi2.80%12
White and Asian1.60%7
Other Mixed1.20%5
Other White0.90%4
White British0.50%2
White and Black African0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.5)
Writing: Above Average (1.8)
Maths: Above Average (2.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
55%
Town average
66%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
14%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
106.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
106.5
Local authority average
106.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre
Recreation Road , UB2 5PF
4out of 4 374 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Glebe Nursery School
Western Road , UB2 5JT
- not rated 887 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre
77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG
4out of 4 1,899 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Allenby Nursery School
Allenby Road , UB1 2HX
- not rated 2,940 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clifton Primary School
Clifton Road , UB2 5QP
4out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Clifton First School
Talbot Road , UB2 5QP
- not rated 40 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Church Avenue , UB2 4DH
3out of 4 492 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Wolf Fields First School
Norwood Road , Norwood Green UB2 4JS
- not rated 507 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Featherstone First School
Featherstone Road , UB2 5AQ
- not rated 530 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clifton Middle School
Clifton Road , UB2 5QH
- not rated 104 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Featherstone Middle School
Featherstone Road , UB2 5AG
- not rated 532 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wolf Fields Middle School
Norwood Road , Norwood Green UB2 4JS
- not rated 622 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Havelock Middle School
Havelock Road , UB2 4PA
- not rated 661 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dairy Meadow Middle School
Swift Road , UB2 4RP
- not rated 830 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Featherstone High School
11 Montague Waye , UB2 5HF
- not rated 374 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Featherstone High School
11 Montague Waye , UB2 5HF
- not rated 374 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Villiers High School
Boyd Avenue , UB1 3BT
4out of 4 1,439 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Guru Nanak Sikh Voluntary Aided Secondary School
Springfield Road , UB4 0LT
- not rated 1,747 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Heston Community School
Heston Road , Heston TW5 0QR
3out of 4 1,989 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Springfield Road , UB4 0LT
3out of 4 1,747 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park Tutorial Centre
Recreation Road , UB2 5PE
- not rated 312 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Sybil Elgar School
The National Autistic Society , Havelock Road UB2 4NY
- not rated 600 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School
165-169 The Broadway , UB1 1LS
- not rated 1,173 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Islamic Education and Recreational Institute
165 - 169 the Broadway , UB1 1LS
- not rated 1,173 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Tarbiyyah Secondary School for Boys
32 New Heston Road , TW5 0LJ
- not rated 1,657 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.